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1. Beyond Absorptive Capacity in Open Innovation Process : The Relationships Between Openness, Capacities and Firm Performance

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The literature has shown that open innovation (OI) can be a winning strategy in improving firm performance. However, in order to adopt and implement it, managers need to resolve practical problems, such as understanding the role played by OI capacities and openness on firm performance. In response to these needs, this study aims to investigate the hierarchical relationships between openness, OI capacities and performance using a structural equation model (SEM) approach. This paper also attempts to compare the levels of openness between firms in different industries to discover similarities and differences in OI phenomena. The analysis of data obtained from a survey of Korean firms shows significant interrelations between openness, OI capacities and firm performance. Our results go further in developing understanding of the building blocks on which successful OI is built and particularly suggest that desorptive capacity which underpins the out bound OI process, is in turn strongly supported by knowledge management capacity. It is hoped that the results of this study can enrich our understanding of the OI mechanism and provide managerial and policy implications

Ahn, Joon Mo; Ju, Yonghan; Moon, Tae Hee; Minshall, Tim; Probert, David; Sohn, So Young; Mortara, Letizia;
2019
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2. Managing knowledge sharing in distributed innovation from the perspective of developers : empirical study of open source software projects in China

Chen, Xiaohong; Zhou, Yuan; Probert, David; Su, Jun;
2017
Type: Aufsatz in Zeitschrift; Article in journal;
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Citations: 25 (based on OpenCitations) Cited By

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3. Technology management : activities and tools

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"The Technology Management (TM) discipline has a history of more than 50 years. It is inherently interdisciplinary and multifunctional, and when managed correctly it can deliver a decisive competitive advantage. Technology Management focuses on the micro-level analysis of TM as a dynamic capability. This fully updated second edition systematically addresses the major tools and techniques needed for a business to successfully conduct their TM activities. There is no single best way to manage technology in a company and there is no mechanistic route to success, but this accessible handbook provides a wealth of international examples, up-to-date case studies and activities designed to increase the dynamic capability of an organisation. Technology Management is the perfect companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students on a variety of Business, Management and Engineering degree courses. "--

Karaomerlioglu, Dilek Cetindamar; Phaal, Robert; Probert, David;
2016
Type: Lehrbuch; Textbook; Handbuch; Handbook; Fallstudie; Case study;

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4. Beyond absorptive capacity in open innovation process : the relationships between openness, capacities and firm performance

Ahn, Joon Mo; Ju, Yonghan; Moon, Tae Hee; Minshall, Tim; Probert, David; Sohn, So Young; Mortara, Letizia;
2016
Type: Aufsatz in Zeitschrift; Article in journal;
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Citations: 83 (based on OpenCitations) Cited By

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5. Decision making at the front end of innovation: the hidden influence of knowledge and decision criteria

Oliveira, Maicon Gouvêa de; Rozenfeld, Henrique; Phaal, Robert; Probert, David;
2015
Type: Aufsatz in Zeitschrift; Article in journal; Fallstudie; Case study;

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6. Innovation as Response to Emissions Legislation : Revisiting the Automatic Catalytic Converter at Johnson Matthey

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Can environmental legislation spur innovative response? This case describes the development of the automotive catalytic converter (ACC) at Johnson Matthey (JM), a precious metals company that entered the automotive industry as a component provider. The market was unfamiliar to JM and highly competitive, but in the 1970s the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced standards for emissions control by automotive companies well ahead of current practice. Johnson Matthew responded to the prospect of market demand for a technology that could meet the regulations. The EPA policy of technology “forcing” stimulated collaboration for innovation among companies from a variety of industries. Our case evidence shows that the key innovator, JM, achieved its breakthrough as a result of proactive R&D management by the product champion together with sustained corporate support at a high level and partnership strategies

Tao, Lan; Garnsey, Elizabeth W.; Probert, David; Ridgman, Tom;
2014
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Citations: 1 (based on OpenCitations) Cited By

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7. A Toolbox of Elements to Build Technology Intelligence Systems

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In response to the need to achieve a consistent view on how to organise technology intelligence (TI) activities, a generalised framework to support the creation of TI systems was developed by Kerr et al. [2006]. This paper generalises the structure of TI systems by observing and abstracting from real life examples. As a result, a toolbox of system elements is proposed, which can be used to structure and characterise any TI system. The different choices of system elements can be attributed to the model’s four modes of searching: Mine, Trawl, Target and Scan. With the exception of the Trawl mode which features just connector elements, all the TI modes are supported by management, source connectors, repositories of information and search elements. All these elements can be either people’s roles, activities or characteristics, or physical infrastructure. TI social networks are eminently important elements for any TI system; a reasoned overview on how companies can build their own TI networks is presented

Mortara, Letizia; Kerr, Clive I.V; Phaal, Rob; Probert, David;
2014
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8. Towards risk-aware roadmapping : influencing factors and practical measures

Ilevbare, Imoh M.; Probert, David; Phaal, Robert;
2014
Type: Aufsatz in Zeitschrift; Article in journal;

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9. The chief technology officer (CTO) in theory and practice : a literature review and results from field research in Japan

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This paper presents a literature review discussing empirical as well as conceptual papers concerning the CTO - the Chief Technology Officer - his tasks, responsibilities and authority and his relations with other corporate functions. It further presents first results of a CTO survey conducted in the Japanese electrical engineering industry in the fall of 2006. Based on both, a set of propositions is presented which the authors test via a large forthcoming empirical study in the same industry.

Herstatt, Cornelius; Tietze, Frank; Nagahira, Akio; Probert, David;
2006
Type: Graue Literatur; Non-commercial literature; Arbeitspapier; Working Paper;
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10. Implementing Industrial Sustainability : The Research Issues in Technology Management

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This paper ties together issues in the implementation of industrial sustainability and the contribution that technology management research has to offer. The idea of sustainability seems to be slowly attracting more attention. Discussion occurs not only amongst world governments, academics and NGOs, but also in industry. Industrial sustainability now appears to be moving up the management agenda in many organisations. Corporate reputation and shareholder value may be at stake for organisations which cannot demonstrate a rational position on sustainability. However, despite this increasing awareness, in practice there are a number of barriers to the implementation of industrial sustainability ideas. For a start, it is unclear what industrial sustainability means in practical terms. The business case for implementation is often built on individual conviction or motivational case examples, rather than being grounded in solid theory with associated frameworks, guidelines and tools. Particular challenges facing organisations include the choice of appropriate product and process technologies, lifecycle valuation techniques, changing employee and other stakeholder mindsets, and possibly most importantly, creating a new business model altogether. In light of these issues, this paper sets out to review the contribution that technology management research can make towards the effective implementation of industrial sustainability. Considerations include the cross-functional and cross-organisational issues of implementation - bringing together various business units and functions within a company, and the many players in a supply chain, with the goal of improving environmental, social and economic performance in parallel. There is a need to develop new methods for technology valuation which integrate the concept of triple bottom line accountability and existing technology strategy in organisations could be extended, to include the wider set of values that underpin the concepts of industrial sustainability. The critical research needs for this to be achieved are identified

Paramanathan, Subashini; Farrukh, Clare; Phaal, Rob; Probert, David;
2013
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